Zengzi

Philosopher, Deceased Person

2024 – 2024

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Who was Zengzi?

Zengzi, born Zeng Shen, courtesy name Ziyu, was a Chinese philosopher and student of Confucius.

He is credited with having authored a large portion of the Great Learning, including its foreword. Zengzi's disciples are believed to have been among the most important compilers of the Analects of Confucius and other Confucian classics.

Zengzi was the tutor of the grandson of Confucius, Zisi.

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Born
Mar 29, 2024
Also known as
  • Zengcius
Nationality
  • China
Profession
Died
Mar 29, 2024

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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